CAPSTONE ATI FUNDAMENTALS NEWEST 2024 -2025
ACTUAL EXAM VERSION 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is reviewing info about advance directives with a newly
admitted client. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - correct answer✔✔i
have a living will that outlines my wishes when i am unable to
make a decision
a nurse is admitting a client who has meningococal meningitis,
what should the nurse do first? - correct answer✔✔initiate droplet
precaution
(put in private room and wear surgical mask within 3ft)
a nurse finds a client on the floor of their room experiencing a
seizure, which of the following actions is the nurse's priority -
correct answer✔✔place the client on their sided with their head
forward
(ABC)
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a
prescription for home O2, which info should the nurse teach? -
correct answer✔✔wear cotton socks when the O2 is in use
(other fabrics cause static)
,a nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who reports a
decrease in the effectiveness of their arthritis medication. which of
the following client information should the nurse identify as a
contributing factor to the decrease in the medication's
effectiveness? - correct answer✔✔the client has a history of
recurring bowel inflammation
(GI issues decrease motility, decreasing med effectiveness, so
oral meds should be avoided)
a nurse is teaching a client about the correct use of a cane, what
should the nurse include? - correct answer✔✔ensure the cane
has a rubber cap
hold the can on the stronger side
flex the elbow slightly when using the cane
use a quad cane for increased support
a nurse is teaching about safety risks for adolescents, what
should be included? - correct answer✔✔at this age, peer
influence to participate in high-risk behaviors can lead to injury
a nurse is assisting with meal planning for a client who has been
prescribed a mechanical soft diet. the nurse should instruct the
client to avoid which of the following foods? - correct
answer✔✔orange slices
(membranes of the oranges are hard to swallow, so are other
hard foods and raw fruits/veggies)
a nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of OA clients.
the nurse should identify that which of the following is a risk factor
that places OA at an increased risk for developing infections? -
correct answer✔✔lowered immune system function
, (manifest as fever, redness, confusion, agitation, general fatigue)
a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a narcotic
med, after admin the nurse is left with an unused portion, what
should the nurse do? - correct answer✔✔discard the med with
another nurse as a witness
(2 person for controlled substance)
a nurse is performing a focused assessment for a client who has
dysrhythmias, what indicates ineffective cardiac contractions? -
correct answer✔✔pulse deficit
(comparing apical and radial pulses at the same time can help
detect pulse deficit indicating ineffective cardiac contraction and
presence of cardiac dysrhythmias)
a nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a chair to the bed.
the client can bear partial weight and has upper body strength.
which of the following devices should the nurse use to transfer the
pt? - correct answer✔✔a stand-assist lift
(for pt with upper body strength and able to bear partial
bodyweight)
a nurse is planning to administer several meds to a client through
a ng tube, which actions should the nurse take? - correct
answer✔✔dissolve crushed tablet meds in sterile water
(in 15-30mL sterile water)
a nurse is teaching about measures to promote sleep with
insomnia, what statement indicates understanding? - correct
ACTUAL EXAM VERSION 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is reviewing info about advance directives with a newly
admitted client. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - correct answer✔✔i
have a living will that outlines my wishes when i am unable to
make a decision
a nurse is admitting a client who has meningococal meningitis,
what should the nurse do first? - correct answer✔✔initiate droplet
precaution
(put in private room and wear surgical mask within 3ft)
a nurse finds a client on the floor of their room experiencing a
seizure, which of the following actions is the nurse's priority -
correct answer✔✔place the client on their sided with their head
forward
(ABC)
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a
prescription for home O2, which info should the nurse teach? -
correct answer✔✔wear cotton socks when the O2 is in use
(other fabrics cause static)
,a nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who reports a
decrease in the effectiveness of their arthritis medication. which of
the following client information should the nurse identify as a
contributing factor to the decrease in the medication's
effectiveness? - correct answer✔✔the client has a history of
recurring bowel inflammation
(GI issues decrease motility, decreasing med effectiveness, so
oral meds should be avoided)
a nurse is teaching a client about the correct use of a cane, what
should the nurse include? - correct answer✔✔ensure the cane
has a rubber cap
hold the can on the stronger side
flex the elbow slightly when using the cane
use a quad cane for increased support
a nurse is teaching about safety risks for adolescents, what
should be included? - correct answer✔✔at this age, peer
influence to participate in high-risk behaviors can lead to injury
a nurse is assisting with meal planning for a client who has been
prescribed a mechanical soft diet. the nurse should instruct the
client to avoid which of the following foods? - correct
answer✔✔orange slices
(membranes of the oranges are hard to swallow, so are other
hard foods and raw fruits/veggies)
a nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of OA clients.
the nurse should identify that which of the following is a risk factor
that places OA at an increased risk for developing infections? -
correct answer✔✔lowered immune system function
, (manifest as fever, redness, confusion, agitation, general fatigue)
a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a narcotic
med, after admin the nurse is left with an unused portion, what
should the nurse do? - correct answer✔✔discard the med with
another nurse as a witness
(2 person for controlled substance)
a nurse is performing a focused assessment for a client who has
dysrhythmias, what indicates ineffective cardiac contractions? -
correct answer✔✔pulse deficit
(comparing apical and radial pulses at the same time can help
detect pulse deficit indicating ineffective cardiac contraction and
presence of cardiac dysrhythmias)
a nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a chair to the bed.
the client can bear partial weight and has upper body strength.
which of the following devices should the nurse use to transfer the
pt? - correct answer✔✔a stand-assist lift
(for pt with upper body strength and able to bear partial
bodyweight)
a nurse is planning to administer several meds to a client through
a ng tube, which actions should the nurse take? - correct
answer✔✔dissolve crushed tablet meds in sterile water
(in 15-30mL sterile water)
a nurse is teaching about measures to promote sleep with
insomnia, what statement indicates understanding? - correct
